“One of the problems kiddos face is trying to be heard,” says Mike McCurley, a lawyer with the Shackelford firm out of Dallas, focusing on family law. “Being an effective arguer, which is really being effective at reasoning and logic, will help them feel heard even if they don’t get what they want.” One of the toughest things to teach is how to keep your cool. Passion is key to being persuasive, but if emotion is the driving force of an argument, it will not be effective....

“‘Hey, I’m actually here because some of these changes that [Gov. Greg] Abbott and our legislature have passed that are really impacting our decision-making in terms of family planning,’ so that was a new one for me as a reason — the first time patients are citing state law as their motivating factor,” Shaw said. So far, Shaw’s is the only clinic that has cited an increase in vasectomy requests, but with the Supreme Court set to decide the fate of Roe vs....

Assuming this theory is accurate, in my opinion, it’s not too much of a stretch to believe the same logic applies to parenting. The five dads I spend the most time with ultimately shape not only who I am and how I parent. After some major rotations on my own roster, I have settled on the following five dads in my friend group without whom I’d be completely lost. I’d look for them in your world, too....

For a genetic trait that’s seen across every ethnic group, it’s a wonder that evolution hasn’t nixed this terrible plight. But evolution, surprise surprise, may actually know what it’s doing. Because, as it turns out, there are plenty of reasons you should appreciate your chrome dome. The Cause Of Baldness You can blame the testosterone byproduct dihydrotestosterone for the degradation of your once luscious locks. The hormone is vital in developing genitals in the womb but too much of it causes hair follicles to shrink....

Dad Shapes the Way Kids Speak and Hear It’s almost never worthwhile to yell at your kid, and you don’t usually need to. Because you have an even more effective tool at your disposal: dad voice. Most men are capable of growling at a lower register than most women, and humans are programmed to revere baritone warnings. Studies have shown that presidential candidates with deeper voices are more likely to win elections, and that both men and women trust voices closer to 81 Hz (James Earl Jones) than voices closer to 136 Hz (Sean Connery)....

You’d think that a lot of toys fit that criteria, but in fact, many toys are just popular — and that’s all they are. While the Elsa doll was the toy of 2014, thanks to the Frozen merchandising juggernaut, it didn’t break new ground. And while Lego continues to be a perennial favorite of kids and parents, the brand didn’t launch anything that became an obsession, that transformed parents into maniacal toy bounty hunters....

The Bandito is a lightweight product you can wear on your wrist like a bracelet or clip elsewhere on your person. It eschews chemicals in favor of a two-pronged attack on mosquitos. A non-toxic scent strip containing citronella, peppermint, and lemongrass lives inside it. (They smell great to you and terrible to mosquitos.) There’s also a high pitched sound, similar to the one emitted by plug-in repellants, that you won’t really be able to hear but that drives them crazy....

My father wasn’t big on words and communication, an experience that was culturally informed. Asian fathers are famous for their economy of language; its part and parcel to the experience of having an immigrant parent who keeps things close to the chest and isn’t keen on the heavy talks. The lifelong language barrier between my father and I also didn’t help, with his broken English pairing clumsily with my equally fractured Korean....

So how do you find the best deal without living online? Well, for Google Chrome users it’s through the browser’s plugin options. There are a number of excellent, deal-sniffing, money-saving Chrome plugins that allow you to track prices, apply coupon codes, find the cheapest option, and get cash back. The best part? Well, besides the fact that the plugins are free it’s that, once installed, these benefits are nearly automatic....

To help you get control of your closet we turned to Samantha Tobia, an organizational guru and the owner of Demessify Home Organizing. She’s recommended a variety of storage solutions to help get men’s closets of any size under control. From storage boxes and back-of-the-closet systems that corral your accessories to hangers that help your pants stay crease-less and, most importantly, off the floor, here are some simple closet organization systems to ensure your closet is free of chaos....

According to the Texas Peanut Producers, the average American eats roughly three pounds of peanut butter a year. That’s a lot a peanut butter. So it’s important to make the right choice. Peanut butter is very high protein but can be high in fats and sugars too. Some brands are natural; others are shockingly fake. And then there’s the schism of smoothy and chunky. That complicates matters considerably. Men tend to prefer chunky, but supermarkets tend to sell a lot more smooth....

See more: How To Get Rid of Razor Bumps and Razor Burn Which pair of clippers you ultimately select are a matter of preference. Wired versions are more powerful but keep you tethered to an outlet. The wireless versions are convenient for the back porch but sometimes frustrating in performance. Guards? Extras? The options are more numerous than the hairs on your head. But fear not, our list breaks down some of our favorites and handicaps of each, allowing you to make the most of this year’s buzzcut season before the fall arrives....

That makes finding the right gift a challenge — in part because the best birthday gift ideas will be dependent on the specific interests of the 11-year-old in question. Some cling to childhood and some blossom quite suddenly into full tweendom. Most, however, swing wildly back and forth between mature and immature behaviors — and remain more than happy to play with a good toy. Our favorite toys for 11-year-olds encourage the development of their critical thinking and social skills....

That’s right. You can just buy new retro versions of He-Man, Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Teela, and more! Ahead of the new Netflix sequel series — Masters of the Universe: Revelation — here’s our guide to snagging some fantastic retro He-Man action figures, and which ones are maybe going fast. First of all, let’s talk about which He-Man action figures are the most essential. The Best He-Man Action Figures Skeletor – you know this guy, he’s got the skull face and he’s evil....

Grow Home The main appeal of Grow Home? There’s no risk of anything going wrong. There are no levels to beat or bosses to destroy, just Red Robots freely running around their planet and growing space plants. It’s a game that is low-stakes and pleasant, but still playable in a way that young kids will absolutely love. It’s the video game equivalent of the Great British Bake-Off and for parents of younger kids, that’s not a bad thing....

The classic Yo Mama joke format we know and love was most likely popularized by the 1993 TV series In Living Color. Since then, this kind of mom joke has blossomed into the quintessential insult in the Western world. But this is 2021, and it’s time to give the Yo Mama joke a kinder, cleaner, funnier makeover. The best good, clean, nice Yo Mama jokes can make someone’s whole week better....

That My Son Will Make The Same Mistakes I Did “I was a terrible student. Smart enough, but lazy, disruptive, and just really a jerk. Our son started first grade this year, and I was absolutely terrified that he was going to start off on the same foot. My parents always used to get on my case about being a better student, and I just got annoyed. I just thought they were trying to ruin my fun....

One detailed study of how parents cope in the aftermath, published in 2008, surveyed 449 parents who had lost a child to cancer 4 to 9 years earlier. They found that, while both mothers and fathers healed over time, about 20 percent still reported unresolved grief even a decade after the loss. The findings also suggest that mothers and fathers, while both bereft, grieve differently. Mothers were more likely to display low psychological and physical well-being overall....

The harsh truth is that child car seats are a painful necessity in a parents life which can inspire some to seek shortcuts to improve ease of use. The problem is that taking shortcuts with a car seat can ultimately put a child’s health and life at risk. And that means parents need to be aware of the potential trouble prior to getting a kid in the seat for the first time....